How I Made the Dreamiest Custard Pudding Using Motha

Let me tell you something very real—I once thought making custard pudding was only possible for people who own fancy whisks, have two dozen ramekins, and secretly live inside a British baking show. Turns out, I was wrong. All I needed was some Motha Custard Powder, a few basic ingredients, and a strong will to not eat it all before it chilled.

So here’s how I made custard pudding that looked like it came from a hotel buffet (but tasted better because duh, I made it).

Ingredients (AKA the "Not Much" List):

• 4 tbsp Motha Custard Powder (I used vanilla, but feel free to live your life)

• 1 cups (500ml) fresh milk

• 3-4 tbsp sugar (depends on how sweet your life is)

• Optional toppings: banana slices, chocolate sauce, jelly cubes, or just your finger for tasting

Steps to Pudding Glory:

1. Mix, Don’t Panic:
In a small bowl, take 2 tbsp of the Motha custard powder and mix it with about 1/4 cup of cold milk. Stir it until it's smooth like drama-free relationships (very rare, I know). No lumps. This step is important or your custard might look like it has acne.

2. Heat Things Up:
Pour the remaining milk into a saucepan. Add sugar and stir over medium heat. When it starts to feel warm (not boiling yet!), pour in your custard-milk mixture while stirring constantly. Trust me, do not stop stirring unless you enjoy clumpy drama.

3. Wait for the Magic:
Keep stirring until the mixture thickens. You'll know it's done when it coats the back of a spoon like an elegant, glossy cape. Don't overcook it or it’ll turn into a confused jelly.

4. Chill Like a Pro:
Pour the hot custard into a bowl, glass cups, or literally any container that’s not your hands. Let it cool a bit and then pop it into the fridge for 2-3 hours. Or if you’re like me, open the fridge every 10 minutes just to “check.”

5. Decorate (Or Don’t):
Once it’s chilled, add your toppings. I once went rogue and added crushed Marie biscuits and a spoonful of Nutella on top. Honestly? 10/10 would do again.

Final Thought:

Motha Custard Powder is the ultimate cheat code for lazy dessert lovers like me. It’s quick, easy, and makes you feel like you actually have your life together—at least for the 5 minutes you’re eating it.

So next time you're staring into your kitchen wondering what to do with your life, just remember: there's always custard.

Stay sweet, stay weird,
– HARU 🍮